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Former head of the State Chancellery Janis Citskovskis, in an interview on the Virziens ('Direction') YouTube channel, reflecting on the 'plane scandal', explained why former Prime Minister Karins was so offended by Silin and Rinkevich.

"From a human perspective, Karins can be understood: he nominated Silin for Prime Minister, ensured that Rinkevich had the votes to be elected president. But when he needed support, everyone turned away from him - both the Prime Minister and the President... Politics is ruthless in this sense: friends are only there when you need them. There is no morality..."